Skartados earned his B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York at New Paltz and his M.A. in International Studies from State University of California at Sacramento.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=110350 ''Project Vote Smart'', "Biography of Rep. Skartados,” accessed August 1, 2014]</ref> His professional experience includes teaching environmental studies and American History for the New York Military Academy, serving as chair of the health department for New York Military Academy, and working as an intern for the Center Against Apartheid for the United Nations.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=110350 ''Project Vote Smart'', "Biography of Rep. Skartados,” accessed August 1, 2014]</ref>

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Skartados earned his B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York at New Paltz and his M.A. in International Studies from State University of California at Sacramento.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=110350 ''Project Vote Smart'', "Biography of Rep. Skartados,” accessed August 1, 2014]</ref> His professional experience includes teaching environmental studies and American History for the New York Military Academy, serving as chair of the health department for New York Military Academy and working as an intern for the Center Against Apartheid for the United Nations.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=110350 ''Project Vote Smart'', "Biography of Rep. Skartados,” accessed August 1, 2014]</ref>

==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2012===

===2012===

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The special election was called to fill the vacancy created when [[Thomas Kirwan]] (R) passed away in 2011 at the age of 78.<ref>[http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111129/NEWS/111129825 ''RecordOnline,'' "Assemblyman Thomas Kirwan of Newburgh dies at 78," November 29, 2011]</ref>

The special election was called to fill the vacancy created when [[Thomas Kirwan]] (R) passed away in 2011 at the age of 78.<ref>[http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111129/NEWS/111129825 ''RecordOnline,'' "Assemblyman Thomas Kirwan of Newburgh dies at 78," November 29, 2011]</ref>

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Skartados defeated [[John Forman]] (R) in the March 20, 2012 special election. Skartados also ran on the Working Family Party ticket. Forman also ran on the Independence and Conservative Party tickets.<ref>[http://www.elections.ny.gov:8080/reports/rwservlet?cmdkey=candidate_32_special NY State Board of Elections, Candidate List, February 28, 2012]</ref><ref>[http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120320/NEWS/120329969 ''Times Herald-Record,'' "Skartados defeats Forman in 100th Assembly District," March 20, 2012]</ref>

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Skartados defeated [[John Forman]] (R) in the March 20, 2012 special election. Skartados also ran on the Working Family Party ticket. Forman also ran on the Independence and Conservative Party tickets.<ref>[http://www.elections.ny.gov:8080/reports/rwservlet?cmdkey=candidate_32_special ''New York State Board of Elections'', "Candidate List," accessed February 28, 2012]</ref><ref>[http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120320/NEWS/120329969 ''Times Herald-Record,'' "Skartados defeats Forman in 100th Assembly District," March 20, 2012]</ref>

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===2010===

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On November 4, 2008, Skartados won election to the [[New York State Assembly]], District 100, defeating opponent Tom Kirwan (R).

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On November 4, 2008, Skartados won election to the [[New York State Assembly]], District 100, defeating opponent Tom Kirwan (R).<ref>[http://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/Elections/2008/Primary/2008PrimaryReturns.pdf ''New York State Board of Elections'', "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2008/General/NYSAssembly08.pdf ''New York State Board of Elections'', "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014]</ref>

Skartados raised $6,965 for his campaign while Kirwan raised $31,910.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_election_results.phtml?s=NY&y=2008#results_summary_H ''Follow the Money'', "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014]</ref>

Skartados raised $6,965 for his campaign while Kirwan raised $31,910.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_election_results.phtml?s=NY&y=2008#results_summary_H ''Follow the Money'', "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014]</ref>

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In the 2008 election, Skartados raised a total of $6,965.<ref name="FTM1">[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=111373 Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions,” accessed August 1, 2014]</ref>

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In the 2008 election, Skartados raised a total of $6,965.<ref name="FTM1">[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=111373 ''Follow the Money'', "2008 Campaign contributions," accessed August 1, 2014]</ref>

His four largest contributors in 2008 were:

His four largest contributors in 2008 were:

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He previously represented District 100 in the Assembly from March 2012 until 2013.

Biography

Skartados earned his B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York at New Paltz and his M.A. in International Studies from State University of California at Sacramento.[1] His professional experience includes teaching environmental studies and American History for the New York Military Academy, serving as chair of the health department for New York Military Academy and working as an intern for the Center Against Apartheid for the United Nations.[2]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Skartados served on the following committees:

2012 special election

The special election was called to fill the vacancy created when Thomas Kirwan (R) passed away in 2011 at the age of 78.[9]

Skartados defeated John Forman (R) in the March 20, 2012 special election. Skartados also ran on the Working Family Party ticket. Forman also ran on the Independence and Conservative Party tickets.[10][11]

2010

Skartados lost to challenger Thomas Kirwan (R) in the 2010 Assembly race for District 100 by 15 votes. Skartados ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary.[12][13] Skartados maintained that he would appeal the judge's decision.[14]

2008

Skartados raised $6,965 for his campaign while Kirwan raised $31,910.[17]

New York State Assembly, District 100 2008

Candidates

Votes

Frank Skartados (D)

22,501

Tom Kirwan (R)

21,605

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Skartados is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Skartados raised a total of $177,557 during that time period. This information was last updated on September 25, 2013.[18]

Scorecards

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